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title: "North Lanarkshire Adult Carer and Young Carer Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558064"
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# North Lanarkshire Adult Carer and Young Carer Support Services

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558064

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking to enhance support services for unpaid adult and young carers in North Lanarkshire through their recently awarded contracts for the North Lanarkshire Adult Carer and Young Carer Support Services. The procurement, classified under the general public services industry, has successfully transitioned from the planning phase to the award stage, with contracts signed on 30th January 2019. Key details include an initial contract value of approximately £9.04 million, covering three main lots: Direct Support for Adult Carers, Young Carer Support Services, and Adult Carers Campaigning, Information, and Representation Services. The services will be delivered across North Lanarkshire, Scotland, with contracts spanning until 28th February 2023, including extensions up to 2026.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing social care, counselling, and support services for both adult and young carers. Organisations experienced in delivering holistic and community-based support, particularly those with a strong track record in engaging with vulnerable populations, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders related to these services. Additionally, firms focusing on training and resource provision for carers may find avenues for collaboration or subcontracting within this framework, given the emphasis on comprehensive support and partnership with local organisations.

## Notice

The contract will deliver a range of support services for unpaid adult carers and unpaid young carers caring for people who reside in North Lanarkshire, to support implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and the development and implementation of a North Lanarkshire Strategy for Carers for 2019 onwards.

### Lot Information

Direct Support for Adult Carers

Support delivered under Lot 1: Direct Support for Adult Carers will be delivered to unpaid adult carers who care for people who reside within North Lanarkshire. The Provider will ensure that adult carers have access to a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports that enable them to achieve and maintain optimum wellbeing, and be fully supported to continue their caring role. Key elements shall include the promotion and provision of: - holistic support that reflects adult carers' own strengths, fluctuating needs and personal preferences - range of supports including telephone, website, 1:1 and/or peer support - an organic service to respond to adult carers - services that promote equality - Adult Carer Support Plan development, implementation and review that will reflect local eligibility criteria, outcomes approach, and timely responses to the cared for person's unique circumstances - information for adult carers and professionals on short break opportunities - range of dynamic short breaks for adult carers - engagement at national level with relevant organisations to maximise short break opportunities - services that will ensure that adult carer needs are met at key points of transition eg becoming a carer or withdrawing from the caring role - develop and deliver a range of training opportunities to support and enhance the adult carer role - work in full partnership with local and national third sector, independent and statutory organisations to promote optimum adult carer support approaches, avoid duplication of support and services and maximise resources - The service will develop and maintain appropriate information management systems which can provide relevant census data and other information as requested.

Renewal: Initial duration of 4 years (1 March 2019 to 28 February 2023) with the option at the council's sole discretion of up to two periods of extension, the first for up to two years (to 28 February 2025) and a further period of up to one year (to 28 February 2026), a maximum extension of up to three years. Please note that the start date may be subject to change.

Young Carer Support Services

Support delivered under Lot 2:Young Carer Support Services will be delivered to unpaid young carers of people who reside in North Lanarkshire. Support will be delivered to young carers up to the age of 18yrs or 18yrs old and still at school, or until the transition to adult carer services and the completion of an Adult Carer Support Plan. The Provider will work to improve the lives and well-being of young carers through assessment, support, information and partnership working with other agencies and organisations. The Provider shall ensure that young carers have access to a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports that enable them to achieve and maintain optimum wellbeing, and be fully informed and supported to continue their caring role. Key elements shall include the promotion and provision of: - holistic and responsive support that reflects young carers' needs and personal preferences; - a range of supports including telephone, website, 1:1 and/or peer support - signposting and support to access other appropriate services and resources - services that ensure young carers needs' are met at key points of transition - services that are designed and delivered in a way that reflects young peoples' wishes and opinions and ensures their views are considered and taken into account - Young Carer Statement development, implementation and review that will reflect local eligibility criteria, outcomes approach, timely responses to the cared for person's unique circumstances - dynamic short break services that will develop and promote a resource directory for young carers and professionals - engage at national level with relevant organisations to maximise short break opportunities for young carers - work in full partnership with local and national third sector, independent and statutory organisations to promote optimum young carer support approaches, avoid duplication of support and services and maximise resources - The service will develop and maintain appropriate information management systems which can provide relevant census data and other information as requested.

Renewal: Initial duration of 4 years (1 March 2019 to 28 February 2023) with the option at the council's sole discretion of up to two periods of extension, the first for up to two years (to 28 February 2025) and a further period of up to one year (to 28 February 2026), a maximum extension of up to three years. Please note that the start date may be subject to change.

Adult Carers Campaigning, Information and Representation Services

Support delivered under Lot 3: Adult Carers Campaigning, Information and Representation Services will be delivered to unpaid adult carers who care for people who are resident in North Lanarkshire. The Provider will work collaboratively with all key individuals and stakeholders to identify adult carers and ensure effective delivery of a responsive campaigning, information and representation service. Key elements shall include: - the promotion and support to ensure adult carer representation at a local and national level - a lead role in the standardisation and promotion of consistent provision of information across all relevant agencies in respect of - adult carers' rights; - income maximisation - education and training; - independent advocacy; - health and wellbeing, GP and other community health settings - bereavement support - emergency and future planning - work in full partnership with local and national third sector, independent and statutory organisations to promote optimum adult carer support approaches, avoid duplication of support and services and maximise resources - The service will develop and maintain appropriate information management systems which can provide relevant census data and other information as requested. The Provider will support local statutory, independent and third sector organisations to ensure that information for adult carers is consistent and reflects North Lanarkshire's strategic priorities and ethos. This role will recognise other providers' and agencies' responsibility to provide information. The Provider will work closely with adult carers to support then to promote, articulate and represent their own and other unpaid carers' issues and views, ensuring that they can influence and contribute to policy development, service provision and evaluation locally and nationally. Whilst not exhaustive, this will include: - tailored training and support for adult carers to facilitate their involvement in relevant planning and consultation groups - promotion of adult carer involvement in local voluntary and statutory forums - direct representation of adult carers' views - awareness raising of local and national adult carer issues within both local and national arenas

Renewal: Initial duration of 4 years (1 March 2019 to 28 February 2023) with the option at the council's sole discretion of up to two periods of extension, the first for up to two years (to 28 February 2025) and a further period of up to one year (to 28 February 2026), a maximum extension of up to three years. Please note that the start date may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343929 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | The contract has an initial duration of 4 years (1 March 2019 to 28 February 2023). The Council may at its sole discretion exercise an option of extension to 28 February 2025 and a further option of extension to 28 February 2026. Thereafter any new contract opportunity will be advertised via the Public Contracts Scotland website and OJEU. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,037,629 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,037,629 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; LANARKSHIRE CARERS CENTRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE CARERS TOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343929
- 18 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334757

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334757
  North Lanarkshire Adult Carer and Young Carer Support Services - The contract will deliver a range of support services for unpaid adult carers and unpaid young carers caring for people who reside in North Lanarkshire, to support implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and the development and implementation of a North Lanarkshire Strategy for Carers for 2019 onwards.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343929
  North Lanarkshire Adult Carer and Young Carer Support Services - The contract will deliver a range of support services for unpaid adult carers and unpaid young carers caring for people who reside in North Lanarkshire, to support implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and the development and implementation of a North Lanarkshire Strategy for Carers for 2019 onwards.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558064
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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